This page includes a range of information that is provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

MTEL Updates

• MTEL Use in Approved Programs
• MTEL Flex – update February 2022 – flexible testing options for eligible candidates
• MTEL Advisory – Updated Feb 2022

Professional Standards for Teachers

• 2024 Professional Standards for Teachers

CAP

• 2024 Candidate Assessment of Performance

Professional Development

• Professional Development Guidelines February 2023

Early Literacy

• Early Literacy Guidelines and Observations – Jan 2023

Pre-Practicum

• Pre-Practicum Advisory
• Pre-Practicum Resources
• Pre-Practicum Model Gateways

Administrator Licensure

• Administrator Licensure Guidelines: 2022

Subject Matter Knowledge (SMKs)

• Subject Matter Knowledge Requirements

Dual Licensure vs Add On

• Dual Licensure vs. Add-On License Advisory

Commissioner’s Updates

You can find the most recent Commissioner’s Update by using the link listed below:

Commissioner’s Weekly Update